Via a number of studies from e.g. McKinsey and Prosci have created documentation for a clear connection between the quality of change management and the likelihood of achieving the business goals in a change project.

This means that the organization will more quickly realize the gains that have been the prerequisite for starting the concrete change project.

If an organization wants to move from BAD Change Management to REALLY GOOD Change Management, it will typically take a long time (years) and require many resources (both internally and externally).

How do you get started with change management?

When an organization wants to improve the way it works with change management, the following elements will be critical:

• Assess the organization's readiness and desire to improve the way it works with change
• Create a breeding ground in the organization so that core players support the initiative
• Choose which method you want to use
• Dress the organization in the desired approach/method via training, support, organization etc.
• Integrate the change management method with other delivery models (e.g. project management, LEAN, Six Sigma etc.)
• Safe power measurement of the above